Judge Convicts Men for Illegal Fishing Activities – Afloat
Four men have been convicted of illegal fishing activities at two different sittings of Galway District Court on Tuesday, 1st July 2014. Judge Mary...
‘Irish Times’ anglers gain rare sighting of a school of sunfish, Irish Times
CLIMATE change was much in evidence last weekend as five sunfish (yes five) came within six metres of our boat while fishing out from...
Works At Belmont Weir To Improve Fish Passage Along Brosna River – Midland Tribune
THE migration of fish, primarily salmon, through Belmont bridge to the base of the existing fish pass on the upstream side of the River...
Tralee Bay is final refuge for unique breeding rays, Irish Examiner
Stingrays may be usually found in tropical waters like the Great Barrier Reef but a RTÉ documentary has revealed how they swim to Kerry...
Exotic turtle turns up far from home in Limerick river, Limerick Leader
An exotic turtle has turned up in the river Maigue near Adare, over 4,000 miles away from its native habitat in the South Eastern...
Dragonfish find highlights threat posed by release of exotic species – Irish Independent
THE discovery of the remains of an exotic dragonfish on the River Suck has raised concerns over the damage being done to Irish waterways...
Denis McSharry Memorial Cup fishing competition on Lough Melvin – Donegal Democrat
The eight annual Denis McSharry Memorial Cup fishing competition was was very successfully promoted on Lough Melvin by the Rossinver Melvin Angling Club on...
Sea lice menace must be dealt with urgently, Farming Life
We have pussyfooted about for far too long over the sea lice menace. The stage has been reached where those who really value our wild...
After 20 years a boyhood dream is realised to Marry in Killarney, Irish Times
BALBRIGGAN angler Stuart Marry realised a boyhood dream at last weekend’s National Challenge Trophy on Lough Lein in Killarney with a comprehensive win against...
Fish feel pain, says expert – Irish Independent
Fish have feelings and intelligence on a par with other animals and deserve better consideration of their welfare, a behavioural biologist has claimed.
Dr Culum...
